The Royal Air Force An Illustrated History

 

For over 80 years the RAF has played a vital defence role in continually changing circumstances. This illustrated history traces the development of the Service all the way from its origins in 1911 to the present day. Created in 1918 from the former Royal Flying Corps, the RAF forged its own traditions as it developed the tactics and weaponry of aerial warfare. The author records the complete development and its triumphant the glorious part the RAF played in two World Wars. It is a remarkable story of change, progression and achievement, often against all the odds, told here by a man who was for a long time an important part of many of the events he describes. He records not just the history of the service, but how that history came about, offering throughout his analysis of the wider strategy, of decisions made, the aircraft procured, and the men who flew them.

 

Michael Armitage

Hardcover with d/w 288pp Brockhampton Press 1996

 

Fine/Near Fine (price-clipped)

Book Code:  SH2382